Ireland, Sweden sign protocol updating 1986 income tax treaty
Ireland and Sweden signed an amending protocol on 3 June 2026 to revise the 1986 income tax treaty, which had previously been updated by the 1993 protocol. The second protocol amending the treaty introduces several key updates. It replaces the
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Sweden proposes digital reporting, new enforcement powers for coupon tax system
Sweden has submitted a proposal to the Council on Legislation from the Ministry of Finance introducing changes to the administration rules for reporting of withholding tax on dividends (coupon tax, Kupongskatt). The measures aim to reduce
See MoreSweden proposes statutory definition of permanent residence for tax purposes
The Swedish government has proposed introducing a statutory definition of “permanent residence” in the Income Tax Act, a key concept used to determine whether an individual is subject to unlimited tax liability in Sweden. An individual who is
See MoreSweden proposes changes to joint venture liability under Pillar Two top-up tax rules
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has issued a memorandum Fi2026/0119 on 25 May 2026 proposing amendments to the rules on Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT) under the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523), aimed at changing how joint
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Sweden updates global minimum tax guidance with relief on first GIR filings
The Swedish Tax Agency has updated its guidance on Global Minimum Tax (Additional Tax) obligations to reflect the OECD’s common understanding on flexible approaches for central filing of the GloBE Information Return (GIR) published on 18 May
See MoreSweden plans indexed R&D deduction, tax-free skills support ahead of 2027 budget
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has announced that it is submitting three tax proposals ahead of the autumn budget 2027 on 19 May 2026. The tax proposals are designed to strengthen labour market participation, facilitate skills development and
See MoreSweden: Parliament approves dividend withholding tax exemption for foreign states
Sweden’s parliament (Riksdag) approved legislation on 20 May 2026 introducing a withholding tax exemption for dividends paid to foreign states and foreign entities equivalent to Swedish regions, municipalities, or municipal associations. The
See MoreSweden: Court rules in favour of Kubal, overturns transfer pricing-based adjustment
Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court has ruled in favour of Kubikenborg Aluminium AB (Kubal), overturning a transfer pricing-based adjustment made by the Swedish Tax Agency in a dispute concerning the deductibility of damages arising from an
See MoreSweden proposes additional temporary petrol, diesel tax cut to ease fuel prices
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft bill proposing a further temporary reduction of tax on petrol and diesel in response to rising fuel prices, with the measure set out in memorandum Fi2026/01131 published on 13 May 2026. The
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Cyprus: Council of Ministers approves signing of amending protocol to tax treaty with Sweden
The Council of Ministers of Cyprus approved, on 24 April 2026, the signing of a protocol to amend the existing income tax treaty with Sweden. The decision, published in the Official Gazette on the same date, authorises amendments to the 1988
See MoreSweden: Parliament approves temporary fuel tax cuts, household energy subsidies for 2026
The Swedish parliament (Riksdag) has adopted a draft bill proposing a temporary reduction in tax on petrol and diesel, aimed at offsetting rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The measure forms part of an additional
See MoreSweden proposes tonnage tax reforms to boost shipping competitiveness
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to the Swedish tonnage taxation system through the Bill 2025/26:243 to strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish shipping on 14 April 2026. The proposal would extend the system to cover
See MoreSweden gazettes Pillar Two amendments allowing centralised top-up tax responsibility
Sweden has published amendments to its Top-up Tax Act (2023:875) in the Official Gazette (SFS 2026:305) on 31 March 2026, allowing a single resident group entity to assume responsibility for a group’s supplementary top-up tax. Key details of
See MoreSweden proposes temporary fuel tax cuts to offset rising prices
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed a temporary reduction in energy taxes on petrol and diesel to the minimum levels allowed under the EU Energy Taxation Directive (2003/96) for the period 1 May to 30 September 2026 as a result of the
See MoreSweden implements Side-by-Side, UPE safe harbours under global minimum tax
Sweden's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed amendments to the Additional Tax Act (2023:875) to implement the side-by-side arrangement agreed by the OECD Inclusive Framework on 5 January 2026. The changes aim to align Swedish law with OECD/G20
See MoreSweden: Parliament approves law to implement DAC9, GIR MCAA
Sweden’s parliament has approved legislation to implement Council Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9) on 25 March 2026. The primary provisions and the new law are proposed to enter into force on 1 May 2026. This legislation details a proposal to
See MoreSweden gazettes temporary VAT cut on food, bottled water
Sweden has announced a temporary reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) on food and bottled water, lowering the rate from 12% to 6% from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2027, as published in the Official Gazette on 3 March 2026. The move follows
See MoreSweden to cut VAT on dance events
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag proposing a reduced VAT rate on admission to dance events, including dance band performances. The measure, announced in the 2026 Budget Bill, aims to promote dance and cultural activities
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